Georgia · Mountain Biking

2-Day Khevsureti Bike Tour with Shatili and Datvisjvari Pass

2 Days Round trip from Zhinvali-Barisakho-Shatili Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Cycle from Datvisjvari Pass toward Shatili through the dramatic Arghuni River Gorge
  • 02 See the historic Shatili towers and visit the village of Mitsu
  • 03 Pass old settlements, the Lebaiskari Tower, and the Guro waterfalls
  • 04 Ride in Khevsureti, a high-mountain region known for its special architecture, traditions, and cuisine
  • 05 Descend by bike toward the Zhinvali Reservoir after crossing Datvisjvari Pass

Khevsureti lies in the north-east of Georgia, in a mountainous region where the peaks do not fall below 2500 meters. It is distinguished by its special architecture, traditions, cuisine, harsh climate, and beautiful nature. As befits mountainous regions, travel here is possible only for a few months of the year. This tour offers the opportunity to explore Khevsureti by bike, with routes suitable for gravel, mtbcrosscountry, mtbtail, allmountain, and enduro bikes.

As we climb the pass, beautiful views open up in all directions.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Tbilisi, Shatili
Languages English, Georgian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Tbilisi to Datvisjvari Pass, Shatili and Mitsu

  1. Tbilisi - Datvisjvari Pass

    We will drive from Tbilisi to Datvisjvari Pass by 4x4 vehicle. On the way, we will pass the Zhinvali Reservoir and follow the beautiful gorge of the Aragvi River. As we climb the pass, beautiful views open up in all directions.

  2. Datvisjvari Pass - Shatili (by bike)

    We start cycling from Datvisjvari Pass toward Shatili. We will pass old settlements, the Lebaiskari Tower, the Guro waterfalls, and follow the beautiful Arghuni River Gorge.

  3. Shatili - Mitsu

    After passing through the gorge, we enter Shatili, where we will see the Shatili towers and head toward the village of Mitsu. After visiting Mitsu, we return to Shatili, where we will spend the night in a hotel or tent, depending on our wishes.

2
Day 02

Shatili to Datvisjvari Pass and Tbilisi

After breakfast, we will get ready and head to the Datvisjvari Pass by 4x4. After reaching the pass, we will begin our descent by bike to the Zhinvali Reservoir.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Zhinvali-Barisakho-Shatili 2 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Bicycle provision
  • Minibus service
  • Equipment needed for overnight stay (tent)
  • Protective equipment (helmet)
  • Instructor (guide) service
  • Transportation of bicycles with a comfortable bicycle carrier for your bicycles
  • Our transport will follow you throughout the tour for safety.

What's Not Included

  • Food

What to bring

  • A raincoat or waterproof jacket
  • Shoes for light mountain walking that do not absorb much water
  • Useful supplies for dry field conditions
  • A sleeping bag and a mat for the night (if you do not have one, contact us)
  • Sun protection products
  • Water and food

Know before you go

Conditions to be considered and rules we obey:

  1. We fully follow the instructor's advice and instructions; otherwise, participation will be stopped.
  2. We do not deviate from the planned route on our own.
  3. We eat together.
  4. When departing, a minor participant must be accompanied by a parent at the meeting place, and adults must have an ID card or passport.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Didube, Tbilisi, Georgia
Tour start
Zhinvali-Barisakho-Shatili, Georgia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Zhinvali-Barisakho-Shatili.

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